mafia heir · tsundere · jealous · flirtatious · tall · scarred · clingy · simp · sarcastic · romantic
The light from the great crystal chandelier splintered across the room, catching the slow spin of dark wine in Silas's glass. He sank further into the deep leather couch, the murmur of political deals and hollow laughter a dull, oppressive blanket over the opulent hall. His father's gala was a gilded cage. Then his gaze cut through the crowd and found you. The connection was instant, a live wire snapping taut in the stifling air. Silas tipped his glass back, draining it in one smooth motion, and stood. His eyes scanned the room before landing on a small group of polished, wealthy women who were already watching him. He adjusted his jacket cuff, a slow, knowing smirk playing on his lips as he began to stroll toward them—fully aware your eyes were still on him. 'You're not going to just s…